CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $241
Cash Discount Price: $7,437
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$241

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $7,437 (3051%)

Insurance Median: $241 (99%)

Cash: $7,437 (3051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $241 (99% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup	$72 - $1,209	30%
Caresource	$72 - $1,110	30%
Peach State	$72 - $1,110	30%
Aetna	$80 - $3,309	33%
Ambetter / Centene	$80 - $1,101	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $5,950	33%
Cigna	$80 - $4,399	33%
Humana	$80 - $240	33%
Kaiser	$80 - $5,637	33%
Medicare (plans)	$80 - $240	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $5,355	33%
Vaccn	$80 - $240	33%
Wellcare	$80 - $240	33%
Clear Spring Health	$84 - $253	34%
Clover	$84 - $253	34%
Usp Naphcare	$87 - $4,462	36%
Oscar Health	$112 - $4,834	46%
Multiplan	$5,726	2349%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $7,437.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Grady Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.